KEC Service Technician

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Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. The Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician independently performs the full kitchen exhaust cleaning (KEC) service lifecycle-setup, containment, pre-scrape, power washing, and final cleanup-on commercial kitchen exhaust systems. This role owns daily job execution, ensures compliance with NFPA 96 standards, protects customer environments, and produces accurate documentation while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety with minimal supervision. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Perform complete KEC services including setup and teardown of containment including hanging plastic sheeting, setting up ladders, wet/dry vacuums, hoses, pre-sprayers, mixing chemicals, and high-pressure washing equipment. Pre-scrape grease buildup and power wash hoods, ducts, filters, and exhaust fans to NFPA 96 standards. Perform final cleanup and restore kitchen environments to operational condition. Protect customer facilities, appliances, and surrounding areas during all service activities. Identify deficiencies, hazards, or non-compliant conditions and document findings. Install and service first aid kits by mounting units, restocking supplies, and ensuring OSHA compliance through routine inspections and documentation, as required. Complete accurate service reports and communicate results in a timely manner. Inspect and maintain service vehicles and equipment; initiate repair requests as needed. Operate vehicles and warehouse equipment to safely load/unload materials. Monitor inventory and request supplies, materials, and equipment. Safely handle and dispose of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials. Follow all company safety procedures including PPE and driver safety. Use of hand tools and cleaning equipment. Travel to job sites as required. Other duties as assigned by management. Education/Qualification: High school diploma or equivalent. Open to training. Starting pay at $17. 3rd shift work schedule. Demonstrated ability to work independently on jobs. Must have a clean driving record and active driver's license, if driving role. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments. Ability to lift 50+ pounds. Work performed in commercial kitchen environments. Exposure to grease, chemicals, confined spaces, and elevated work areas. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended periods. Other Duties: Adheres to Pye-Barker Fire & Safety policies, safety standards, and code of conduct. Benefits and Perks: Excellent pay Medical, dental, vision Company paid life insurance Company paid short-term disability 401K with employer match Paid vacation and company holidays Training and Career Development Company vehicle (if job applicable) Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.